Jacob vs John
Jacob
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter
Peak: 1998 (1.78%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Jacob | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.34% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.24% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.14% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.13% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.10% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 0.06% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 0.04% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 0.03% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.02% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.05% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.46% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 1.02% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 1.65% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Jacob or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Jacob peaked in 1998 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Jacob and John mean?
Jacob means "Supplanter" while John means "God is gracious".